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Who is Dr. Dao, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Adam Dao, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Dao is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dao’s office.
Where did Dr. Dao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Dao speak?
Dr. Dao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dao treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Dao diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Dao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelashes Growing Inward
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Trichiasis
- Misdirected Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelashes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02059: Trichiasis without entropion unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
- H02052: Trichiasis without entropion right lower eyelid
- H02055: Trichiasis without entropion left lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Keratitis
- Punctate Keratitis
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Inflammation
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Surface Inflammation
- Superficial punctate keratitis
- SPK
- Corneal inflammation with dots
- Dot-like keratitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16142: Punctate keratitis, left eye
- H16141: Punctate keratitis, right eye
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Haze
- Corneal Leukoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1789: Other corneal scars and opacities
Also known as:
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal Disorder
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Dao perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Adam Dao may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dao's office.
Does Dr. Dao accept my insurance?
Dr. Dao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dao accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Dao in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
GlobalHealth
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dao's office located?
What is Dr. Dao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770870446.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dao
What is Dr. Adam Dao's specialty?
Dr. Dao is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near San Diego, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Dao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Adam Dao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Adam Dao accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Adam Dao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Dao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dao's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Dao?
Please contact Dr. Dao's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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